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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1950

Page

2

Prof Bagg to Direct College Choir Here

Prof Chester S Bagge will direct McKendree College chorus in concert at First Methodist Church Carbondale on Sunday May 7 at 730 pm in Lebanon Illinois Details note his three year directorship and 90 appearances with the chorus He helped organize a thousand voice choir for a St Louis protestant observance and led a 250 voice Zion white robed choir and Symphony orchestra for a Passion Play

Lebanon Ill McKendree College First Methodist Church of Carbondale Chester S. Bagge Bagg St Louis Zion Symphony Orchesra

Blinded by the Evident sermon at First Methodist Church

Rev Clyde S Clark leads Sunday morning service with choral music from the Senior and Chancel choirs under Alma Deane Smith and Lucy Parrish. Offertory solo by William McIntosh. Evening sacred concert by McKendree College chorus directed by Chester S Bagg. Youth groups meet. Vacation Bible School plans. church events and radio WCIL broadcast scheduled.

Clyde S. Clark First Methodist God Jones Alma Deane Smith Lucy Parrish Lord Shepherd Cain William MclIntosh Green Pastures McKendree College Chester S. Bagg MYF Eileen Dickson College Forum Board of Education and Clark Paul McRoy

Dedication Service and Evening Sermon at Grace Church

A morning dedication for parents and children precedes Rev W L Rep penhagen sermon on Acts. Grieg anthem and organ voluntaries featured. Evening theme Why Fear Why Worry as part of Six Secrets for a Happier Life. Volunteer Men's chorus may lead. Church schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 Worship at 10 30 and youth meetings at 6 30. Grace Methodist Church 601 S Marion.

W. L. Reppenhagen King of Glory Grieg Clyde Conatser West Main and University Grace Methodise

Committees Appointed to Present Plans for Enlargement

Local councils have formed committees to draft proposals for enlarging facilities. The groups will study site options and funding needs, aiming to present a detailed plan by the fall session.

Preaching Through the Bible Series At University Baptist

Pastor Dr Robert Hastings begins a Sunday through Bible series at University Baptist Church. Morning sermons cover the New Testament and evening messages the Old Testament with aim to show Bible relevance and a complete overview. Special music and offertory solos are noted along with midweek prayer and choir activities.

Robert Hastings University Baptist Church Jesus LaRue Blackwell Baptist Training Union God Lois Baker

Sunday church services and events announced

Sunday school begins at 9:30 for all ages with a 10:45 church service. Rev. Mr. Janssen preaches a second sermon in a new series on money. Children’s Talk covers the hymn We Give Thee But Thine Own. Adult and Youth choirs sing led by Mrs. Thaiman. Evening Youth groups meet. Tuesday at 1 pm Women’s Association Board luncheon and meeting. Rev. William Janssen, pastor. Elm and University.

Janssen W. A. Thaiman Women’s Association Board William Janssen Elm and University

Church Activities and Schedule for Sunday Services

Morning worship at 10 40 features Rev Luke W Mingo sermon And He Baptized Him The Lord s Supper is observed at 7 40 in the evening Ladies Afternoon club meets Monday at 5 p m Mrs Coratee Chambers hostess Junior Missions Tuesday Sunday school teachers meet Wednesday at 6 p m prayer meeting at The Missionary circles Thursday Choir rehearsal Friday Missionary society business meeting 7 p m Starlight Band meets Saturday at 2 p m at Mrs J Simor home

Luke W. Mingo Coratee Chambers The Missionary Society Starlight J. Simor

Sunday services with classes and Holy Communion

Sunday school and Adult Bible class meet at 9 30 a m with classes for children of all ages. Divine service at 10 30 includes Holy Communion and a sermon by the pastor.

Southern Baptists To Convene In Chicago May 8 12

The Southern Baptist Convention meeting in Chicago May 8 to 12 will draw 15 000 attendees with up to 25 000 at the closing evangelistic service in Chicago Stadium. Dr R G Lee and Dr J H Jackson will speak. a thousand voice Negro choir will provide special music. Chapel Singers of the Baptist Foundation will perform at multiple events. Three Carbondale churches send delegates including Graham Street Walnut Street and University Baptist with numerous local participants.

Southern Baptist Convention Chicago Ilinois Womans Missionary Union Pastors’ Conference Medinah Coliseum R. G. Lee J. H. Jackson Chapel Singers of the Baptist Foundation Field Workers Eugene Quinn Carbondale Noel M. Taylor Illinois Baptist State Association Forest Sawyer Brotherhood Illinois Southern Baptist Graham Street Baptist Church Betty Walker Madge Ramsey Bernice Miller Maggie Braswell Walnut Street Baptists Church O. C. Cooper Charles Ebbs W. H. Page Wheeler Thompson Marjorie Galloway Otho Williams James Williams J. M. Etherton George L. Johnson Helen Green Floya Lacey Betty Lou Lacy University Baptist Church D. Robert Hastings O. J. Carlock John Hathaway H. S. Simpson T. B. Taylor L. H. White Ira Cavaness Edith Roberts C. S. Smith Harrel Hall Richard Hall Forest Lawyer Elbert Waller B. J. Murrie P. D. Johnson LaRue Blackwell Elaine Dickson David Hooppan Edgar Clayton Gilbert Grey E. M. Norman Harry Flynn Lois Baker Raymond Higgins Leona Roper Earl E. Parkhill Marjorie Phillips Betty Lutomski Joann Smith Roy Fisher

Sing Unto the Lord Church Announcements

Church announces Holy Communion signups in the church office on Saturday May 6 from 4 to 5 and 7 to 8 pm Catechumens meet in the church office at 4 pm Monday Men's club gathers in the basement at 7 30 pm Tuesday A sound film Beyond Our Own Horizons screens Thursday at 8 pm Mother daughter banquet by the Ladies Aid in the basement auditorium Saturday at 6 pm

The Ladies Aid Society

First Christian Church Service Schedule

Rev Ronald B Scriven leads Sunday School at 9 30 a.m. with Morning Worship and Communion at 10 30 a.m. Nursery during the service. CyF groups at 6 p.m. Evening Service at 7 p.m. Choirs rehearse Wednesday 7 p.m. Vesper Choir Thursday 7 p.m. University Avenue at Monroe Street.

First Christian Church Ronald B Scriven University Avenue Monroe St

Local Church Service Schedule Highlights

Rev R C Rist and Rev Calvin Rigdon lead services at First Apostolic Church and Hopewell Baptist Church with multiple weekly worship times. Evangelistic services run daily through Friday led by Rev Hawkins of Cairo and sermons by Rev Washington of Arkansas on Sunday.

Hopewell Baptist Church Hawkins Cairo Washington Arkansas

Bible School And Service Schedule At Local Church

Bible study at 10 am followed by worship service and Communion at 11 am at the local church. Attendees are invited to participate in the morning program and sacrament.

Bible School

First Church of God Gathers for Weekly Services

Robert Gulledge pastor leads Sunday School at 9 50 morning worship at 10 45 evangelistic service 7 30 p m midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m College and Walstre church notices indicate regular programs and locations.

Robert Gulledge Schooi Micweek College and Walstre

Rev KR F Boyd Pastor at Jackson Street Church

Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship at 11 00 a m A C and League 4 30 p m Evening Devotion 7 30 p m Wednesday 7 p m Devotion at 316 Jackson Street.

KR. F Boyd Sunda Schol A C. & League Jackson Street

Church Schedule for Rev Louie F Simmons

The notice lists Sunday 9:30 am Sunday school 10:45 am Morning Worship 6:30 pm Training Union 7:30 pm Evening Worship plus Wednesday Prayer 7:45 pm and Friday Brotherhood 7:15 pm at the Corner Graham and Snyder.

Louie F. Simmons Training Union Wedne Friday Brotherhood Graham An Snyder

Church Service Schedule and Pastoral Names

St Francis Xavier Church with Rev Robert Hutsch presiding offers Masses at 7:00 and 9:00 am and daily 6:30 and 8:30 am Prayer and confession at 7 p.m. Poplar and Elm. New Zion Baptist Church located at 1 S Calvin led by pastor offers Sunday School at 9:30 and worship at 11 am, evening service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. East Willow St.

ST. Francis Xavier Church Robert Hutsch Poplar Elm New Zion Baptist Church Calvin Pal Willow St

Church Services and Schedule at North Marion and East Green Street

Rev A A Crim and Rev Charles Finney lead morning worship at their respective churches. Sunday School at 10 00 am with various programs including YPWW and Bible class in the evening. Midweek services include prayer and Bible study at 7 30 pm on Tuesday.

A. A. Crim Churen School North Marion Street Charles Finney Ministe Young Peoples Bible East Green Street

Dedication of Children at First Baptist Church

A service for the Dedication of children at First Baptist Church is set for tomorrow morning at 10 30 with Rev W L Reppenhagen explaining Baptist practice on dedicating children The parents named include Dorothy Claire Brown Randy Borger Betty Lou Cox Gary Walter Gibbs Elizabeth Ann Hinchcliff and Mary Allen Miller A second dedication is planned for the second Sunday in June.

First Baptist Church W. L. Reppenhagen Jesus Dorothy Claire Brown Leo Brown Randy Borger Ray Borger Betty Lou Cox Daniel Cox Gary Walter Gibbs Walter Gibbs Elizabeth Ann Hinchcliff William Hinchcliff Mary Allen Miller Clayton Miller

St Andrew Episcopal Church Mass Times Announced

The Rev. Fr. William C. Cowles, Priest, Mass at 9 a.m. church school. Services held Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. at 10¢ West Mill, phone 865.

William C. Cowles West Mill

Reverend J W Howard Church Services Schedule

Pastor Reverend J W Howard leads Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 11 00 and evening worship at 7 30 with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 West 215 East Olph Street

J W Howard East Olph St

First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times

Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 and a Wednesday service at 745 p m. Reading room open most Wednesdays 2 to 4 p m University and Elm as a community notice

First Church OF Christ Scientist University and Elm

Miles Chapel C M E Missionary Day Service

Miles Chapel C M E Church will observe Missionary Day Sunday March 19 at 3 pm Pastor L Rosemond announces 930 am Sunday School 11 am Morning Worship 630 pm Ep worth League 730 pm Evening Worship 730 Wednesday Prayer meeting 410Fackser St

Miles T“hapel

Prom With Hawaiian Theme At Anna Jonesboro High Local

The Anna-Jonesboro Community High School junior senior prom was held in the gymnasium with a Hawaiian Luau theme at the American Legion Community center. Decorations featured palm trees, island tables, sailboats on lagoons, shells, and seashell favors. Jack Stalcup orchestra played as students in pastel gowns and formal attire danced. Principal Houghton praised the term. Jim Wahl led as junior class president. Olis Tregoning chaired the graduating class of 85. Diana Dodd led Junior Deans with Sam Hill Otto Ohmart Robert Mann and Arsie Reese assisting.

Anna-Jonesboro Community High School American Legion Community Center Islands Jack Stalcup Paul J. Houghton Jim Wahl Olis Tregoning Diana Dodd Sam Hill Otto Ohmart Robert Mann Arsie Reese

Hospital head visits in Anna and Marion event described

Sadie Cook of Kankakee and state hospital chairman and Mrs. Henry Davis of Anna were guests today of Mrs. Henry Davis and Dr. C. D. for a hospital visit in the area. Auxiliaries of Veterans of Foreign Wars participated in the event.

Anna, Marion Sadie Cook Kankakee State Hospital Veterans of Foreign Wars Henry Davis Anna Cook Davis C. D

Bible Study and church meetings schedule listed

Sunday 7 30 p m Bible Study Tuesday 7 30 p m Bible Book Study Thursday 7 30 p m Service meeting 8 30 p m Theocratic Ministry school Kingdom Halls 301 North Washington

Kingdom Halls North Washington

Pastors Green to Lead Nazarene Services in Carbondale

Rev and Mrs C H Green former pastors of the Church of the Nazarene at Anna will conduct Sunday services at the Church of the Nazarene in Carbondale.

C. H. Green Church of the Nazarene Anna Carbondale

Reverend Hastings Receives Doctor of Theology Degree

Reverend Robert Hastings, pastor of University Baptist Church, earned the Doctor of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth. Degrees were awarded by Dr. E. D. Head to more than 200 graduates during ceremonies in the George W. Truett Memorial Auditorium.

Robert Hastings University Baptist Church Southwestern Baptist Seminary Ft. Worth Texas E. D. Head George W. Truett Truett First Baptist Church Dallas

Nobles and Wetherington Visit New Veterans Building

Nobles the Anna State hospital superintendent and W E Wetherington veterans' advisor toured the new veterans building at the state hospital speaking with veterans in care. Mrs Davis and Mrs Cook later attended a Marion dinner. a program followed at the Veterans hospital. Both ladies will attend the tenth district meeting in Herrin Sunday.

Says Bookmobile May Come to Johnson County

Vienna Kiwanis heard Russell D. Rendleman Union County superintendent discuss a traveling library service. He noted possible extension into Johnson County. Betty Gray and three pupils performed musically with Mrs. Austin Gibson at the piano.

Johnson County American Legion Hut Russell D. Rendleman Union County Betty Gray Jonesboro Austin Gibson Vienna

Alto Pass High Prom at Giant City Park Lodge

The Alto Pass high school Junior-Senior banquet occurred Friday night at the Giant City Park lodge. The program featured Vannah Lee Goodman on organ and Tom Peters in song and dance, with Cardwell Joiner on drums. Faculty, board of education and their wives attended as guests.

City Park Lodge Alto Pass High School Vannah Lee Goodman Tom Peters Cardwell Joiner

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Prof. Bagg Satan University At Walnut First Methodist Church WCIL K. c Methodist West Main Street Glenn F. Sharp Board of Education S. Marion Walnut Street Baptist Church First Presbyterian Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Savior Lutheran Noel Taylor R. C. Rist Main and Poplar Sts First Apostolic Church Calvin Rigdon Church OF Chris Sycamore Street First Church OF God Graham Street Church OF God LN Christ Eid M. Rullen Cawthon Russell Massie Marion First Baptist ST. Andrew Episcopal Church Independence Community Church Mile’s Chapel Jehovah's Witnesses Dairy Queen Rev. Hastings Southwestern Seminary Southern Baptists New Orleans Louisville G. E. Hastings Vienna Kiwanis Club Alto Pass Park Lodge N. Ilinois Carterville Christopher Herrin Johnston City Murphyshoro Zeigler Southern Illinoisan Readers
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